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J66 JDT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

114,619 mi
Last recorded114,619 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 JDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 114,619 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 114,065 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 114,064 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 113,383 miles

Nearside Front indicator light cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre side perished.

Offside Rear Tyre side wall perished.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 113,383 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front indicator light cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre side perished.

Offside Rear Tyre side wall perished.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 108,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f plastic cover.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,128 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 105,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 103,224 miles

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

both front suspension coil springs corroding

both outer sills corroding

exhaust clamp corroded and broken - system still secure

Fail 24 Mar 2016 103,224 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

both front suspension coil springs corroding

both outer sills corroding

exhaust clamp corroded and broken - system still secure

Pass 23 Feb 2015 99,144 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 93,597 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 93,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 91,114 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 91,114 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,753 miles

corroded rear n/s spring,rear pads 90% worn,tyres worn on edge,engine light on,

Fail 29 Aug 2012 84,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corroded rear n/s spring,rear pads 90% worn,tyres worn on edge,engine light on,

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,541 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,052 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 72,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,489 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 66,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 59,842 miles

NO SPARE WHEEL

Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,110 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 52,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,680 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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J66 JDT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J66 JDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J66 JDT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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